THE Snowy Mountains has put their foot firmly planted on the mountain bike pedal in recent years and have continued to improve their offerings.

The recent announcement that a further $11.8 million will be invested in Jindabyne mountain bike trails is exciting for both residents and visitors.

Jindabyne’s reputation as an international mountain biking destination will be enhanced with approval given to build and improve 60km of trails around Lake Jindabyne. In the eyes of mountain biking enthusiasts, having multiple trail options could be the key decision maker when planning their next venture, so this project adds to our tourism product.
Snowy Monaro Regional Council has recently given the green light for the Lake Jindabyne Shared Trail project to proceed. The project will see an additional 30km of new trails built and a further 30km of trails reconstructed.

When completed in coming years the extension of the existing trail network will permit riders to take in more of Lake Jindabyne, allowing trail enthusiasts to ride from Jindabyne out to Kalkite. The Hatchery Bay trail will also extend onto Creel Bay.

“This is a very exciting project that will strengthen Jindabyne’s standing as a world class adventure area which has been identified under the state government’s proposed Special Activation Precinct,” Mayor Peter Beer said.
“Our shared trails already offer great views but once this project is complete you will be able to take in much more of the stunning Lake Jindabyne. The construction of 30km of new trails will attract more people to region and provide our residents with more recreational opportunities.”

Council will now undertake community consultation to allow Snowy Monaro residents the opportunity to have their say on the shared trail project.

Jindabyne Trail Stewardship’s Matt Murtagh, himself a keen trail enthusiast says the trail will be a huge asset for the community and for visitors.
“It will give people a variety of options of where and what they want to ride and cater for all skill levels,” said Matt.
The trail is expected to have favourable gradients to suit the intermediate level. The Tyrolean precinct already offers a myriad of trails and soon riders will be able to continue a scenic ride from Jindabyne out to Kalkite.

These trails will complement existing mountain bike trails at Mt Gladstone in Cooma, The Thredbo Valley Track, Lake Crackenback Resort trails and Thredbo’s gravity trails.